I really like Glasswire for a host based firewall. Comodo does look a bit more superior in features but I tend to run on a "ask to connect" setting which means the Firewall blocks by default and I have to allow the pop up. It makes for easy digestion since the GUI is a bit more easier to navigate and understand than Comodo's. From my understanding is that it does use the base Windows Firewall. That said, I also run my PC on a standard user account and not an admin account. This of course protects from A LOT. Cyber security is a multi tiered approach and one tool ain't going to protect you from everything even though Comodo looks to be one of the best stand alone products you can get.
good old comodo :D been using it on and off for like 10 years or so. it can be a bit frustrating, when creating each rule manually... but it works wonders
It always boggles my mind that comodo can make such an epic firewall with unique features no other security company has but have such a shit anti virus/signitures and security suite.
it's the combination of features that it makes a great internet security software. Sandboxing, container, viruscope, hips, too much to name it. But as with each internet security software, if you install it and doesn't care how it works, none of them are any good.
@@NeostormXLMAX......Malwarebytes is the opposite only in detection perhaps. When it comes to system ram usage, Malwarebytes is a dumpster fire.😵 To make matters worse, it also contributed to crashing my pc a few months back rendering it unusable. Contrary to popular belief, Malwarebytes also does NOT play nice with other security solutions like it used to. It may detect well enough, but overall it's a still a disgraceful hog. There's no excuse for that in year 2024 when most all other major AV software entire SUITES utilize LESS than half of Malwarebytes... HALF!!..which is nearly 850Mb-1GB RAM...counting all processes.🤦 OVERated...and ridiculously unnecessary.
Comodo antivirus includes all these same components, but with an AntiVirus included. They are, however, configured differently. On the firewall, the HIPS is on by default and the Containment is off by default. On the Antivirus, its the exact opposite. The HIPS is off by default and the Containment is on by default.
@@rafaymohammed3441 Comodo firewall does have HIPS, Auto Containment function, Viruscope, Website Filtering. Viruscope is not a full antivirus product. Viruscope is a behavior analysis technology that runs new and untrusted files in an isolated environment to see how they behave. I use Microsoft Defender for antivirus myself, but Comodo also seems to have a free anti-virus offering. Comodo does also offer a full anti-virus and firewall product too. But that is a paid option.
Meh, you can actually not install a single security software (and disable Defender) and not be infected. Although I agree Comodo Firewall is great this is not a proof for it's effectiveness (or for any other security software for the matter).
@@WigglyWings Clean system for over 6 years, and I never said that I disabled Windows Defender. Its all about what you know and how to do it to keep yourself clean and safe.
@@UltraLowMuzik I do you know you have had a clean system. If an attack does not mess with your system performance and Commodo does not pick it up and give you a warning message, how would you ever know you were attacked? Its like those lidiots claiming that you don't need an anti virus and you only need to use common sense when browsing. Attacks these days don't make your pc slow or behave strangely like the ones from the past. Without a proper suite of different security systems (Firewalls, antimalware, browser filter addons, etc) you will be much more susceptible to stealth attacks.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Comodo Firewall has a built in anti virus plus great security features too enable, so I have never bought a stand alone anti virus. I do however install from time to time various software's to test and scan my whole system, which always results in a clean system. I am not stupid and nor do I visit, download from any shady websites. I browse smart, hence why my system is clean. I also check to see if any of my emails and passwords have been pwned, none have been. SO I am 99% sure my system is clean and I would put money on it.
I'm using Comodo Internet Security for years now, fantastic free product..never had issues with it...this video proves the quality of the firewall very well ;-)
Hi Leo, Comodo firewall is awesome and of course, you can tweak the firewall in the settings and fine-tune access points you're trying to prevent anyone from trying to gain access to. Works with any AV you have could also have tested it against file-less malware as well as Polymorphic worms the containment feature works against any unknown malware will sandbox until removed also recommended mention Tiny Wall.
Great video. I love Comodo and have been using it for close to a decade, but I'm thinking of changing because I can't find current reviews on their software. :(
I use comodo firewall, one of the main reasons was because I saw you had it with on top of emsisoft so I thought it was good. And yep I still use it to this day. I tried some other firewalls but they didn’t work as well. I did look into Sophos firewall but the time it would set up the XG firewall... I was like... “Eh... I’ll just stick with comodo firewall” Maybe one day I’ll set up Sophos XG firewall but not now.
Awesome video thank you! I hadn't messed with CFW in forever it looks very useful. Ive been using Sophos XG Home for a while on an old optiplex I threw a second NIC into and boom better than any crappy sonicwall for nothing.
could you please put links to the software you recommend because there is so many fake version of stuff made with the same name, it's hard to tell when you actually getting recommended the correct thing in a google search. Thanks for always keep us inform and helping us be more secure with our information and devices.
Comodo is trash they downloaded browsers and random stuff without me knowing they literally caused me to get a bunch of random popups and set my search engine to yahoo
@@PankyGD uh, because when i downloaded it they gave me another random browser thats name was comodo something and then when i used microsoft edge (my main browser) my search engine was somehow set to yahoo, i never had issues like that before and also when i was doing nothing the condo pop ups just got spammed in my face
Great video! I knew the Comodo firewall existed but I didn't know if it was any good or not. I just never had the time or idea to actually try it out. :) One of the BEST features is the sound it makes when it blocks something. :) Thanks for posting!
Hello PC Security Channel, they say that Emsisoft shielded the Windows firewall improving what was good but also including a shield where it would improve the system I don't know if it has to do with blocking the behavior of the software which is very good but I wonder if you observed this comparing with Comodo if only Emsisoft would be enough with Windows Firewall or if we should also think about including Comodo together with Emsisoft. Ah, Emsisoft has an excellent remote manager with a new panel where you can investigate where the virus is coming from and where it is infecting.. Could you evaluate this and give us your opinion.
Thank you for the videp. How do you set Comodo to ask for each connection attempt and create rules based on user decision, like always allow / never allow / allow now but still ask next time?
Great Video I just wish you had gone a bit further on info. Can it be used with other security products? I have bitdefender and Malwarebytes so not sure if it will work for me or if it might screw up my current protection.
Comodo makes one of the best firewalls around. I included the Comodo firewall in our recourses section in the documents that we provide that shuts down Windows 10 and 11 from spying on you.
Firewall is now more needed to stop OS from spying on the user than to protect against malware. One problem is that most firewalls utilize Windows Filtering Platform, which is nice, but controlled by Microsoft. The only firewall which is using it's own driver instead of WFP that I found is net-peeker. It is very nice for more advanced users. I even was able to make system very non-responsive by mistakenly blocking RPC connections. Another nice firewall I found is more like configurator for Windows Firewall named Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control. But of course, if MS want to punch a hole in their Firewall, it will affect this solution too...
I'm tryng to binge watch your vids, finished watching the bitdef vs kasp vid and now this. And intend to move on to the next ones. Leo, I know you stay busy, but if you could recommend 1 free av which would you recommend? Also, I was thinking of running malwarebytes (free) with the free av. Since M.bytes won't have active scanning, it should be fine (just for occassional scans)? Also, I have this Kaspersky ransomeware protection (free) enabled too. Would it be too much to also install Comodo firewall on top of all this? Would suystem slow down a lot?
I actually used to have Comodo. Worked well until I started installing 20H2 . Install bluescreened every time around same %. Then I googled around and found a useful tutorial to verify drivers with built in verifier. And Comodo was one of those with few other ones that didnt pass it. I also had to uninstall Emsisoft antivirus, Daemon tools and bunch of Gigabyte tools. After removing all these I finally managed to get 20h2 installed. Now I have BitDefender which has firewall too so don't know. Would it be a good idea to get the Comodo back and turn off Bitdefender's firewall or keep it as it is.
You could go either way. Its usually a good idea to turn off your security programs before a big upgrade like 20H2. May even consider uninstall them and reinstall from scratch after.
Many years ago when I had Comodo firewall installed on my system malware made rules that got past it with ease. Or was it the free Comodo program itself? To this day I still don't know. Since then I've been much more cautious about what programs I install on my computer, and I use the paid Bitdefender Total Security and change the firewall default rule to alert me anytime there is an unrecognized connection to the Internet. It's a bit of pain anytime a program updates itself and you get the popup, but not near the pain as I recall Comodo was, and Comodo didn't wind up protecting me anyway. I don't trust any free firewall program since, and if I were you, I would just change the firewall alert setting from the default off to on in Bitdefender Total Security and stick with it alone.
Its march 6 2022 and this product seems pretty sketchy to me. The website won't let you download the firewall without downloading their antivirus. Moreover, their antivirus also seems to auto-download their own browser as well as an extension for that browser.
when installing comodo it is installed with antivirus, can you have windows defender and comodo antivirus together, disable windows defender and leave comodo antivirus or what do you recommend me to do? And if the two antiviruses are left, does it affect the performance of the computer?
You should include a warning, Comodo is not for faint-hearted, it can cause in BSOD and other problems. Zone Alarm Free Firewall is probably the best and easy to use option, HIPS included.
Just turn off the HIPS and leave the VirusScope and Auto-contain on. The BSOD is almost always the HIPS blocking a key OS function. And even then, mostly in default-deny mode.
@@sebclot9478 BSOD is mostly the case when new version of Windows is out like 20H2 due to incompatibility. This is the case with most AVs out there so you need to wait a few days for a hotfix. Comodo usually mostly block telemetry and not just some OS function thats why it could cause problems
@@joebrackenborough1051 Well the internet protocols have not changed in 30 years, so there is not much to add in the terms of protection, but it is still updated and they do not add bloatware like other security software just to add something to show some progress. www.zonealarm.com/software/free-firewall/release-history
@@loverforever9030 Even if that's true, I don't have any information that is meant to be hidden. ( In extreme case, If he gets all my bank details, card numbers, passwords etc. He cannot take any of my money without my OTP. ) So, It's completely fine for me atleast, As I don't have anything very much valueable on my machine.
@@loverforever9030 Lol 😂 Thanks to nobody and you for not stopping me to use Kaspersky. By the way, It's my work PC and I never watched any type of porn in it. It contains many important college files, my identity proofs, my bills etc. But, I think, Those files is useful for nobody except me.
@@frozenbagsmelting6880 avast is great, i dont know whats wrong with it, really I dont even remember when was the last alert from it saying u need to check something out regarding the system
I use Glasswire as y firewall but feel its pretty underwhelming. I use Emsisoft as my AV, would the Comodo Firewall program retire both of those applications?
Glassware if it's free doesn't block or allow anything just shows you what is being used. Emsisoft is probably not the best av but great as a second scanner. Comodo still needs av don't use comodo one use something good, sophos, Kaspersky bit defender or avira.
Yes Firewall comes with Firewall, auto sandbox and HIPS. Comodo Internet security also has Antivirus module but its not necessary to have since Sandbox has feature called Virus scope so it will detect it via cloud anyway
Just out of curiosity, which antivirus software would you guys prefer. Because the current antivirus software makes my laptop's fan go off like a jet engine lol Edit: I had AVG but then moved to Avast and since then its been relatively quiet
@@spypath5616 Its designed to stop true 0 day malware so you dont need another AV eating your resources in a background for old samples Virus scope will stop those for fresh ones with no signature you have HIPS and Sandbox. If you dont really want to do with Comodo alerts you can set sandbox to automatically block unknown files and suppress alerts but then you will have to unblock inside comodo if there is any falsepositive but that is rare. Or just use Kaspersky internet security as a second option
I have a Dell Windows 10 laptop; when I tried to install the free Comodo firewall Kaspersky (to which I switched after having seen it tested here) deleted a file (fusion.dll.temp) and then began "disinfecting before rebooting." All of a sudden the program hung and I couldn't use the computer. After a few minutes I manually rebooted and the problem continued for an hour or so: no matter how many times I turned the computer on, only the cursor showed over a faintly illuminated screen. After many tries, Macrium rescue media finally started and I could repair the Windows installation. The Kaspersky file antivirus report shows the file as being detected, backup copied, and deleted several times over one hour.
Fusion is software used for packing installers. In and of itself it is legitimate, and many common programs use it. However, it is often used to pack Potentially Unwanted Programs/Applications (PUP/PUA), or straight malware, hence why many AVs will flag fusion.dll. Comodo using fusion has been questionable for years but they haven't changed the installers which makes me ponder how safe their product is
There seems to be a large emphasis in many of these videos about specifically having a hardware firewall. Don't just about all modern basic routers have firewall functionality, and therefore a hardware firewall, built-in?
I think it might be a bit painful to start with as so many things get blocked. Kaspersky has really good protection I would mix and match. Unless it's say comodo with windows av or comodo with bit defender free etc.
As mentioned in the video a free home license for Sophos is a good place to start if you want to roll your own firewall. You can get a free home license for Sophos XG or UTM that includes nearly all of the paid version features for free. It can be installed on an old computer with at least two network cards, or on a device such as those from Protectli. I've been using, installing and managing UTM for over 15 years, but I'm not a fan of XG because it lacks features that I use. However, XG is being developed more than UTM and it may play a bigger role in Sopho's future. So for a person just starting out XG might be the better way to go. I use Sophos for customers that have the need and don't mind paying for it, and pfSense for the poorer or cheaper ones. It's hard to beat Sophos for a free home firewall unless you have really specific needs that Sophos doesn't support. I would love to see this channel do a deep dive into Sophos XG or UTM.
Would you please recommend a different free firewall for Windows? I tried to get this Comodo firewall but their website went into infinite self redirect...
I tried Comodo but since it would not let me use my Firefox App. I decided to uninstall the app, but it would not uninstall with its own uninstaller. Not only that, but I ended up having to apply an entirely new version of Windows just to get rid of it. Only thing I could do.
I've been using Comodo Internet Security for many years and never had any problem with viruses and hacks, however it was gradually slow the system down on all computers to the point, it took forever to boot the system because Comodo was using 100% of resources and was not responding for ages. I had to frequently re-install it. But last time it happened, for some reason Comodo decided to intentionally hide their free IS product on their website and at that moment I was not keen to pay for it to use on multiple devices and I decided to go with Avast instead. Since then I am wondering if I made a mistake. Would love to see a comparison between Comodo Internet Security and Avast Premium Security in terms of prevention and blocking.
Can you please make a video on how to set up kaspersky free and comodo fire so that they don't conflict with eachother's protection. I know about not installing the av portion of comodo but what about hips?
You have to install Kaspersky first, otherwise it declares Comodo as "incompatible software". However, they DO work together, despite the KAV warning. Once installed, set rules in Comodo to ignore kaspersky. Otherwise, the Comodo HIPS starts interfering with Kaspersky and you get popups like crazy. The firewall will also sometimes block Kaspersky from dialing out, so keep an eye on that or exclude KAV from the firewall. Alternatively, you could turn off the HIPS entirely and leave that function to the Kaspersky system watcher, but be sure to leave VirusScope, firewall, and Auto-Contain on. That's about it. Quick pointer on Comodo installers, the stand alone Comodo firewall does not include an AV, and Comodo Internet security allows you to not install the AV, HOWEVER, Comodo Internet Security PREMIUM does NOT allow you to ignore the AV and neither does Comodo Antivirus. At least as of this writing (April 2020).
I don’t think so, mine received an update not that long ago. What I suspect is that it’s receiving only critical updates such as bug fixes and security patches. Comodo is more focused on Enterprise and government contracts, not the regular/power user consumer space, hopefully that changes but I love HIPS and it’s firewall configuration layout so I plan on using it for the forcible future.
What do you think about trend micro firewall booster? It's a different approach. Not a new firewall but just manage the windows firewall if I remember correctly.
Internet Security, and Total Security versions of these AVs do come. Cheaper, as far as I know, don't have firewall. You just need to check features per version on official website. It's all there. There are even tables comparing features of particular versions.
The Kaspersky and Bit Defender both offer stand alone Antivirus programs. Those do not have a firewall. The security suites do come with one. If you wish to use comodo firewall with them, the stand alone Kaspersky or Bit Defender AV programs are what you want to use.
I like the firewall but keep having antitrust vibes when I went to check the website cause idk which of the two is it, there's a comodo com and a personallfirewall.comodo so idk which one is it
What I don't like about Comodo Firewall are the limited choices what to allow/deny with new connections. Like Little Snitch for example I want to be able to choose between Allow/Deny All, Allow/Deny specific port/address. With Comodo it's just Allow or Block and you have to tweak it manually afterwards.
You can manually set rules for every protocol, port, ip or whatever you need. If you want to, you can go to the firewall settings and set the alarm level higher, then you will be asked not only allow/block but you will be asked for every single connection a programm tries to establish.
Every computer I have installed Comodo on has always had resourcing issues and this is going back close to a decade. Same with ZA. Tiny doesn't seem to be as bad. Though, that said, if you can get a hardware firewall, I'd do that.
I'd like to use this Comodo firewall to stop any applications from accessing the internet (calling home apps) - is there a setting that would pop up these alerts?
Doesn't seem like it. I haven't used it recently. But I tried it multiple times over the years. And have always had a problem monitoring outbound activity. Especially when it comes to the spyware from Windows. And as I recall caused safe programs to not work. Maybe I was doing something wrong it maybe it's just no good. IDK.
Security systems messed up my computer real bad lately. Bitdefender, the paid version, forced me to reinstall Windows, then TinyWall didn't let a system update install properly and I had to enter safe mode and uninstall it. Now I'm just using free Avira, but I want a firewall for extra protection. I remember Comodo comes with 3 modules installed. Do I have to use Comodo antivirus as well? Can I just keep the firewall module, or do I have to keep all 3 of them and uninstall Avira for better results?
I guess the hard part is what you are looking for. If it's set it and forget it no config needed it is Kaspersky total av. If it's max security and ability to tweak and play around it's going to be comodo and an av like avira or Kaspersky free. Comodo av isn't very good but it's hips is good. If you just Google firewall comodo it will let you download it.
does comodo firewall install a pup with it. When I ran a scan with hitman pro it found that comodo firewall had installed malware in the form of a PUP called fusion.dll. Is comodo firewall safe?
Installing Comodo Firewall after Bitdefender Free Antivirus makes my computer slowest. What to do? I want free protection on the internet plus offline.
All of these features reminds of the AV i use, Vipre Advanced Security. its been 7 years since you last a video about them. Any thoughts on revisiting them?
Using Comodo FW for a while, and it's usually solid... until it soft locks the system and doesn't recover without forcing a reboot because it decided to block a system service... or it just didn't like that I didn't click an option fast enough. For someone who micromanages every individual service... that's not so great. But once it's there, not ever an issue. CPU-Z lockups were super annoying. Otherwise, it doesn't cause the audio over processing that Zonealarm always caused...
Thanks very much for this video. Thanks very much (as well) to comodo for the free firewall. Writing this from a computer that *was* so infected it was almost unusable. Not sure what the infection exactly was, but infected it definitely was. Using this firewall helped *enormously* to help save my OS. I hate having to re-install the OS :) I rather sit there for hours and hours trying to fix it than re-install the new OS in a few minutes. I was just on the verge of giving up and admitting defeat. Cheers!
Dude, its 2022. Reinstalling Windows does not wipe away all your data like it used to do in the past. You can enable an option that tells the windows installer to reinstall windows but keep all your files and apps. This option will not remove the virus program, but it will undo the damage it did to your system. This will allow you to get your system back into a runnable state so that you can install a virus program and delete the virus file that's hiding on your hard drive. and why on earth were you even running a system that has no security program in the first place? There are tons of reputable free anti virus programs, anti malware programs, and phishing and rootkit programs, and third party firewalls.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior "and why on earth were you even running a system that has no security program in the first place? " Sure, add and comment on things I DIDN'T say in the first place ....
When I use it in combination with Windows Defender will it deactivate AntiVirus of Defender too because of the advanced intrusion prevention? I am a little bit confused because I thought intrusion prevention is part of anti virus, not firewall.
Enable "Do not show popup alerts" on hips and firewall, select "block requests" for both Enable "do not show popup alerts" on file rating and virusscope Enable "do not show privilege elevation alerts" in container settings and select "run inside container" Or just "block" if you want to be more secure Enable "do not show alerts" in network zones in the firewall settings, select "public"
HELP! The Comodo Firewall installer is stuck at Please Wait dialog.. Then it closed immediately. So it wont installing. I'm on Windows 10 in South East Asia region
I really like Glasswire for a host based firewall. Comodo does look a bit more superior in features but I tend to run on a "ask to connect" setting which means the Firewall blocks by default and I have to allow the pop up. It makes for easy digestion since the GUI is a bit more easier to navigate and understand than Comodo's. From my understanding is that it does use the base Windows Firewall. That said, I also run my PC on a standard user account and not an admin account. This of course protects from A LOT. Cyber security is a multi tiered approach and one tool ain't going to protect you from everything even though Comodo looks to be one of the best stand alone products you can get.
I thought it was a April fools but I was wrong good video brother
good old comodo :D been using it on and off for like 10 years or so. it can be a bit frustrating, when creating each rule manually... but it works wonders
It always boggles my mind that comodo can make such an epic firewall with unique features no other security company has but have such a shit anti virus/signitures and security suite.
You are so right.
it's the combination of features that it makes a great internet security software. Sandboxing, container, viruscope, hips, too much to name it. But as with each internet security software, if you install it and doesn't care how it works, none of them are any good.
@@dorientjewoller113 That had nothing to do with what i said.
its literally the opposite of Malwarebytes lmao
@@NeostormXLMAX......Malwarebytes is the opposite only in detection perhaps. When it comes to system ram usage, Malwarebytes is a dumpster fire.😵 To make matters worse, it also contributed to crashing my pc a few months back rendering it unusable. Contrary to popular belief, Malwarebytes also does NOT play nice with other security solutions like it used to. It may detect well enough, but overall it's a still a disgraceful hog. There's no excuse for that in year 2024 when most all other major AV software entire SUITES utilize LESS than half of Malwarebytes... HALF!!..which is nearly 850Mb-1GB RAM...counting all processes.🤦 OVERated...and ridiculously unnecessary.
Hey, could you make a Comodo free Antivirus test? Regards
Comodo antivirus includes all these same components, but with an AntiVirus included. They are, however, configured differently. On the firewall, the HIPS is on by default and the Containment is off by default. On the Antivirus, its the exact opposite. The HIPS is off by default and the Containment is on by default.
I love Comodo Firewall. I have been using it forever. Respect to Comodo for offering such a magnificent Firewall for free.
hello, im confused. does it have antivirus as well as firewall?
@@rafaymohammed3441 Comodo firewall does have HIPS, Auto Containment function, Viruscope, Website Filtering.
Viruscope is not a full antivirus product. Viruscope is a behavior analysis technology that runs new and untrusted files in an isolated environment to see how they behave.
I use Microsoft Defender for antivirus myself, but Comodo also seems to have a free anti-virus offering.
Comodo does also offer a full anti-virus and firewall product too. But that is a paid option.
@@rafaymohammed3441yeah both
@@rafaymohammed3441 Yes it has an internet suite that contains an antivirus, but I personally don't use it. I just use the firewall specifically.
I've been using Comodo Firewall for over 6 years, I never installed any antivirus and have had a clean PC since. Well recommended
Meh, you can actually not install a single security software (and disable Defender) and not be infected. Although I agree Comodo Firewall is great this is not a proof for it's effectiveness (or for any other security software for the matter).
@@WigglyWings Clean system for over 6 years, and I never said that I disabled Windows Defender. Its all about what you know and how to do it to keep yourself clean and safe.
Exactly.
@@UltraLowMuzik I do you know you have had a clean system. If an attack does not mess with your system performance and Commodo does not pick it up and give you a warning message, how would you ever know you were attacked?
Its like those lidiots claiming that you don't need an anti virus and you only need to use common sense when browsing. Attacks these days don't make your pc slow or behave strangely like the ones from the past. Without a proper suite of different security systems (Firewalls, antimalware, browser filter addons, etc) you will be much more susceptible to stealth attacks.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior Comodo Firewall has a built in anti virus plus great security features too enable, so I have never bought a stand alone anti virus. I do however install from time to time various software's to test and scan my whole system, which always results in a clean system. I am not stupid and nor do I visit, download from any shady websites. I browse smart, hence why my system is clean. I also check to see if any of my emails and passwords have been pwned, none have been. SO I am 99% sure my system is clean and I would put money on it.
I'm using Comodo Internet Security for years now, fantastic free product..never had issues with it...this video proves the quality of the firewall very well ;-)
Is it light upon system .
Can you share me the link of the free version of Comodo? I confused with Comodo's website😅
Yes if you don't have concerns for your privacy sure Thing.
Can i use it with Kaspersky cloud security?
Setting up Hips is complex...could u plz make a video on how to custom setup hips for a stronger protection
That would take hours. There are so many cool setting to tinker with.
Video can be done in parts
Hi Leo, Comodo firewall is awesome and of course, you can tweak the firewall in the settings and fine-tune access points you're trying to prevent anyone from trying to gain access to. Works with any AV you have could also have tested it against file-less malware as well as Polymorphic worms the containment feature works against any unknown malware will sandbox until removed also recommended mention Tiny Wall.
Thanks for that you answered one of my questions.
This is really superb, as I also use pfsense separately at route level.
Great video. I love Comodo and have been using it for close to a decade, but I'm thinking of changing because I can't find current reviews on their software. :(
I use comodo firewall, one of the main reasons was because I saw you had it with on top of emsisoft so I thought it was good. And yep I still use it to this day. I tried some other firewalls but they didn’t work as well. I did look into Sophos firewall but the time it would set up the XG firewall... I was like... “Eh... I’ll just stick with comodo firewall” Maybe one day I’ll set up Sophos XG firewall but not now.
Awesome video thank you! I hadn't messed with CFW in forever it looks very useful. Ive been using Sophos XG Home for a while on an old optiplex I threw a second NIC into and boom better than any crappy sonicwall for nothing.
What do you think of XG?
could you please put links to the software you recommend because there is so many fake version of stuff made with the same name, it's hard to tell when you actually getting recommended the correct thing in a google search.
Thanks for always keep us inform and helping us be more secure with our information and devices.
I personally use Comodo and partnered with them. They are the best! That sound for popups is legend for them!
Comodo is trash they downloaded browsers and random stuff without me knowing they literally caused me to get a bunch of random popups and set my search engine to yahoo
@@damonfischer1610 Sorry to hear
@@damonfischer1610 Yahoo! rullz and Google suckz
@@damonfischer1610 how do you know it was comodo and not some other program?
@@PankyGD uh, because when i downloaded it they gave me another random browser thats name was comodo something and then when i used microsoft edge (my main browser) my search engine was somehow set to yahoo, i never had issues like that before and also when i was doing nothing the condo pop ups just got spammed in my face
Great video! I knew the Comodo firewall existed but I didn't know if it was any good or not. I just never had the time or idea to actually try it out. :) One of the BEST features is the sound it makes when it blocks something. :) Thanks for posting!
Hello PC Security Channel, they say that Emsisoft shielded the Windows firewall improving what was good but also including a shield where it would improve the system I don't know if it has to do with blocking the behavior of the software which is very good but I wonder if you observed this comparing with Comodo if only Emsisoft would be enough with Windows Firewall or if we should also think about including Comodo together with Emsisoft. Ah, Emsisoft has an excellent remote manager with a new panel where you can investigate where the virus is coming from and where it is infecting.. Could you evaluate this and give us your opinion.
Thanks again for the tips Leo! Great work!
Thank you for this, it was very helpful. I had trouble finding reviews about 3rd party firewalls on YT, excited to mess around with this one.
Thank you for the videp. How do you set Comodo to ask for each connection attempt and create rules based on user decision, like always allow / never allow / allow now but still ask next time?
Great Video I just wish you had gone a bit further on info.
Can it be used with other security products?
I have bitdefender and Malwarebytes so not sure if it will work for me or if it might screw up my current protection.
Comodo makes one of the best firewalls around. I included the Comodo firewall in our recourses section in the documents that we provide that shuts down Windows 10 and 11 from spying on you.
I waited for this video thanks
Firewall is now more needed to stop OS from spying on the user than to protect against malware.
One problem is that most firewalls utilize Windows Filtering Platform, which is nice, but controlled by Microsoft. The only firewall which is using it's own driver instead of WFP that I found is net-peeker. It is very nice for more advanced users. I even was able to make system very non-responsive by mistakenly blocking RPC connections.
Another nice firewall I found is more like configurator for Windows Firewall named Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control. But of course, if MS want to punch a hole in their Firewall, it will affect this solution too...
Have you perhaps used Tinywall firewall and what is your opinion about it?
@@johnmalkovich6586 I have wrote a comment, but YT is automatically removing it. It is ridiculous...
@@siwiecministro1994 Oh that's really ridiculous. Thanks anyway.
Please do a test with Comodo antivirus.
It's hard to find honest reviews these days, feels like everything is paid for.
I'm tryng to binge watch your vids, finished watching the bitdef vs kasp vid and now this. And intend to move on to the next ones.
Leo, I know you stay busy, but if you could recommend 1 free av which would you recommend?
Also, I was thinking of running malwarebytes (free) with the free av. Since M.bytes won't have active scanning, it should be fine (just for occassional scans)?
Also, I have this Kaspersky ransomeware protection (free) enabled too. Would it be too much to also install Comodo firewall on top of all this? Would suystem slow down a lot?
can you show how to configure comodo firewall
I actually used to have Comodo. Worked well until I started installing 20H2 . Install bluescreened every time around same %.
Then I googled around and found a useful tutorial to verify drivers with built in verifier. And Comodo was one of those with few other ones that didnt pass it.
I also had to uninstall Emsisoft antivirus, Daemon tools and bunch of Gigabyte tools. After removing all these I finally managed to get 20h2 installed.
Now I have BitDefender which has firewall too so don't know. Would it be a good idea to get the Comodo back and turn off Bitdefender's firewall or keep it as it is.
You could go either way. Its usually a good idea to turn off your security programs before a big upgrade like 20H2. May even consider uninstall them and reinstall from scratch after.
Many years ago when I had Comodo firewall installed on my system malware made rules that got past it with ease. Or was it the free Comodo program itself? To this day I still don't know. Since then I've been much more cautious about what programs I install on my computer, and I use the paid Bitdefender Total Security and change the firewall default rule to alert me anytime there is an unrecognized connection to the Internet. It's a bit of pain anytime a program updates itself and you get the popup, but not near the pain as I recall Comodo was, and Comodo didn't wind up protecting me anyway. I don't trust any free firewall program since, and if I were you, I would just change the firewall alert setting from the default off to on in Bitdefender Total Security and stick with it alone.
why do many say simplewall is better than comodo? does comodo allow MS/intel ME backdoors to communicate? simplewall doesn't they say
Its march 6 2022 and this product seems pretty sketchy to me. The website won't let you download the firewall without downloading their antivirus. Moreover, their antivirus also seems to auto-download their own browser as well as an extension for that browser.
Thought it was going to be an april fools video
I actually uploaded on time, that's the joke...
@@pcsecuritychannel wouldnt Karspersky internet security which comes with double firewall be enough?
I use Kaspersky total security... Should I need any update on this
The founder of Kaspersky attended a KGB affiliated school. He admits it in an interview.
@@hd9g Good! Makes Kaspersky even *more* Safer than ever. Thanks for the recommendation!
@@SoundJudgment russian spies make the best antivirus and firewall. can't go wrong.
No
I wouldn't bother Kaspersky is one of the best protection you can get
when installing comodo it is installed with antivirus, can you have windows defender and comodo antivirus together, disable windows defender and leave comodo antivirus or what do you recommend me to do? And if the two antiviruses are left, does it affect the performance of the computer?
Thx Leo, Great work ❤️
You should include a warning, Comodo is not for faint-hearted, it can cause in BSOD and other problems. Zone Alarm Free Firewall is probably the best and easy to use option, HIPS included.
Just turn off the HIPS and leave the VirusScope and Auto-contain on. The BSOD is almost always the HIPS blocking a key OS function. And even then, mostly in default-deny mode.
@@sebclot9478 BSOD is mostly the case when new version of Windows is out like 20H2 due to incompatibility. This is the case with most AVs out there so you need to wait a few days for a hotfix. Comodo usually mostly block telemetry and not just some OS function thats why it could cause problems
Zone alarm hasn't changed in 10 years I totally worry it isn't up to scratch anymore but same could be said about most windows firewalls.
@@joebrackenborough1051 Well the internet protocols have not changed in 30 years, so there is not much to add in the terms of protection, but it is still updated and they do not add bloatware like other security software just to add something to show some progress. www.zonealarm.com/software/free-firewall/release-history
@@tairikuokami that's really good, you make a good point, I guess av has changed hugely and port security still the same.
Good vidéo bro !
Hey, Is Kaspersky not enough for PC Security ?
The PC Security Channel
Answer the damn question!
It’s run by Russian spy agency 👎🏻
@@loverforever9030
Even if that's true,
I don't have any information that is meant to be hidden.
( In extreme case,
If he gets all my bank details, card numbers, passwords etc.
He cannot take any of my money without my OTP. )
So,
It's completely fine for me atleast,
As I don't have anything very much valueable on my machine.
@@loverforever9030
Lol 😂
Thanks to nobody and you for not stopping me to use Kaspersky.
By the way,
It's my work PC and I never watched any type of porn in it.
It contains many important college files, my identity proofs, my bills etc.
But, I think,
Those files is useful for nobody except me.
Kaspersky is enough. This video is about firewall software, Kaspersky is anti-virus software.
can i use comondo fire wall with anoter av like avira free or avast or mcafee ...
Mcafee is a virus its self. It is so bad that it's criminal.
@@Enforcedcraft And avast*
@@frozenbagsmelting6880 oh yeah Avast as 2nd worst offender.
@@frozenbagsmelting6880 avast is great, i dont know whats wrong with it, really
I dont even remember when was the last alert from it saying u need to check something out regarding the system
comodo firewall + kaspersky security cloud free
I use Glasswire as y firewall but feel its pretty underwhelming. I use Emsisoft as my AV, would the Comodo Firewall program retire both of those applications?
Glassware if it's free doesn't block or allow anything just shows you what is being used. Emsisoft is probably not the best av but great as a second scanner. Comodo still needs av don't use comodo one use something good, sophos, Kaspersky bit defender or avira.
Use bitdefender av install it before u install comodo firewall
Can you show Comodo's full config?
Hi Leo I really enjoyed this video, very helpful. Do you still recommend it going into 2025?
Question, can comodo replace your existing antivirus softwares (like AVG / Avast antivirus)?
Yes Firewall comes with Firewall, auto sandbox and HIPS. Comodo Internet security also has Antivirus module but its not necessary to have since Sandbox has feature called Virus scope so it will detect it via cloud anyway
No it won't although u can use it as a firewall protection
Just out of curiosity, which antivirus software would you guys prefer. Because the current antivirus software makes my laptop's fan go off like a jet engine lol
Edit: I had AVG but then moved to Avast and since then its been relatively quiet
@@spypath5616 Its designed to stop true 0 day malware so you dont need another AV eating your resources in a background for old samples Virus scope will stop those for fresh ones with no signature you have HIPS and Sandbox. If you dont really want to do with Comodo alerts you can set sandbox to automatically block unknown files and suppress alerts but then you will have to unblock inside comodo if there is any falsepositive but that is rare. Or just use Kaspersky internet security as a second option
@@ampeg187 You are aware that not all malware is fooled by a sandbox right?
I have a Dell Windows 10 laptop; when I tried to install the free Comodo firewall Kaspersky (to which I switched after having seen it tested here) deleted a file (fusion.dll.temp) and then began "disinfecting before rebooting." All of a sudden the program hung and I couldn't use the computer. After a few minutes I manually rebooted and the problem continued for an hour or so: no matter how many times I turned the computer on, only the cursor showed over a faintly illuminated screen. After many tries, Macrium rescue media finally started and I could repair the Windows installation. The Kaspersky file antivirus report shows the file as being detected, backup copied, and deleted several times over one hour.
Fusion is software used for packing installers. In and of itself it is legitimate, and many common programs use it. However, it is often used to pack Potentially Unwanted Programs/Applications (PUP/PUA), or straight malware, hence why many AVs will flag fusion.dll.
Comodo using fusion has been questionable for years but they haven't changed the installers which makes me ponder how safe their product is
@@MukulChopra Thanks, that was scary enough to make me keep my system just as it is. By the way, I just renewed my yearly subscription to Kaspersky.
There seems to be a large emphasis in many of these videos about specifically having a hardware firewall. Don't just about all modern basic routers have firewall functionality, and therefore a hardware firewall, built-in?
They do, but a software firewall is usually more customizable. the Ideal solution is to have both -- hardware and software.
Can you test zone alarm firewall also even it's good
I use Kaspersky Total Security, if I install comodo will it work together with Kaspersky? or maybe Kaspersky is better on its own?
I think it might be a bit painful to start with as so many things get blocked. Kaspersky has really good protection I would mix and match. Unless it's say comodo with windows av or comodo with bit defender free etc.
Kaspersky internet security and total security has a firewall boi
If you wanted to use Kaspersky with Comodo, then Kaspersky antivirus in combination with comodo firewall would be the best route.
I use Kaspersky. Can you recommend a hardware firewall?
PFsense is a good start ...
Trend micro hardware firewall or bitdefeder box 2
@@jr_moodie I’m not an advanced user, so I’ll see if it’s intuitive.
As mentioned in the video a free home license for Sophos is a good place to start if you want to roll your own firewall. You can get a free home license for Sophos XG or UTM that includes nearly all of the paid version features for free. It can be installed on an old computer with at least two network cards, or on a device such as those from Protectli. I've been using, installing and managing UTM for over 15 years, but I'm not a fan of XG because it lacks features that I use. However, XG is being developed more than UTM and it may play a bigger role in Sopho's future. So for a person just starting out XG might be the better way to go. I use Sophos for customers that have the need and don't mind paying for it, and pfSense for the poorer or cheaper ones. It's hard to beat Sophos for a free home firewall unless you have really specific needs that Sophos doesn't support. I would love to see this channel do a deep dive into Sophos XG or UTM.
@@robpurcell8156 thanks
Would you please recommend a different free firewall for Windows? I tried to get this Comodo firewall but their website went into infinite self redirect...
I tried Comodo but since it would not let me use my Firefox App. I decided to uninstall the app, but it would not uninstall with its own uninstaller. Not only that, but I ended up having to apply an entirely new version of Windows just to get rid of it. Only thing I could do.
I've been using Comodo Internet Security for many years and never had any problem with viruses and hacks, however it was gradually slow the system down on all computers to the point, it took forever to boot the system because Comodo was using 100% of resources and was not responding for ages. I had to frequently re-install it. But last time it happened, for some reason Comodo decided to intentionally hide their free IS product on their website and at that moment I was not keen to pay for it to use on multiple devices and I decided to go with Avast instead. Since then I am wondering if I made a mistake. Would love to see a comparison between Comodo Internet Security and Avast Premium Security in terms of prevention and blocking.
Just use the firewall version. I had the same issue
Is there any benefit to use CFW besides KFW (Kaspersky's) or will it be too cumbersome managing both at the same time ?
Use only one, comodo firewall paired with a good behavior blocker like esmisioft or F-secures deep guard.
why is this uploaded on april first?
So can we use comodo instead of a antivirus software?
Thanks, good to see a video on FW.
Can you please make a video on how to set up kaspersky free and comodo fire so that they don't conflict with eachother's protection. I know about not installing the av portion of comodo but what about hips?
You have to install Kaspersky first, otherwise it declares Comodo as "incompatible software". However, they DO work together, despite the KAV warning. Once installed, set rules in Comodo to ignore kaspersky. Otherwise, the Comodo HIPS starts interfering with Kaspersky and you get popups like crazy. The firewall will also sometimes block Kaspersky from dialing out, so keep an eye on that or exclude KAV from the firewall. Alternatively, you could turn off the HIPS entirely and leave that function to the Kaspersky system watcher, but be sure to leave VirusScope, firewall, and Auto-Contain on. That's about it. Quick pointer on Comodo installers, the stand alone Comodo firewall does not include an AV, and Comodo Internet security allows you to not install the AV, HOWEVER, Comodo Internet Security PREMIUM does NOT allow you to ignore the AV and neither does Comodo Antivirus. At least as of this writing (April 2020).
@@sebclot9478 thanks ill give your intructions a try after I have time and make a full disk backup.
Is comodo firewall discontinued?
I don’t think so, mine received an update not that long ago. What I suspect is that it’s receiving only critical updates such as bug fixes and security patches. Comodo is more focused on Enterprise and government contracts, not the regular/power user consumer space, hopefully that changes but I love HIPS and it’s firewall configuration layout so I plan on using it for the forcible future.
comodo or bitdefender?
Kaspersky Endpoint Security got allso this HIPS features build in
Private Firewall do it all. A 2013 software that still works fine.
Does Komodo goes hand in hand with Kaspersky Total Security or will it cause problems?
What do you think about trend micro firewall booster? It's a different approach. Not a new firewall but just manage the windows firewall if I remember correctly.
Nice work, Leo
Does Kaspersky and Bitdefender come with its own firewall, sorry I'm a noob
depends on the package of Bitdefender you get
Internet Security, and Total Security versions of these AVs do come. Cheaper, as far as I know, don't have firewall. You just need to check features per version on official website. It's all there. There are even tables comparing features of particular versions.
The anti-virus and total security of kaspersky and birdefender respectively comes with an firewal
The Kaspersky and Bit Defender both offer stand alone Antivirus programs. Those do not have a firewall. The security suites do come with one. If you wish to use comodo firewall with them, the stand alone Kaspersky or Bit Defender AV programs are what you want to use.
Tinywall, windows firewall control or zonealarm free firewall
Which one is good to use? Tinywall or windows firewall control
I like the firewall but keep having antitrust vibes when I went to check the website cause idk which of the two is it, there's a comodo com and a personallfirewall.comodo so idk which one is it
The personalfirewall.comodo is a subdomain of .comodo .com so it's the same place. Google just grabs one before the other.
@@camillea4665 ok thanks
Comodo firewall is not compatible with Bitdefender.
This is what I use as to complete defense layer
Hi,
Just wondering why Auto- Containment was disable? No big deal, just wondering?
should i pick this firewal over bitdefender? i know the anwser is prob no but just wondering if this was a better firewall?
What I don't like about Comodo Firewall are the limited choices what to allow/deny with new connections. Like Little Snitch for example I want to be able to choose between Allow/Deny All, Allow/Deny specific port/address. With Comodo it's just Allow or Block and you have to tweak it manually afterwards.
For this, I think, Tinywall is best
You can manually set rules for every protocol, port, ip or whatever you need. If you want to, you can go to the firewall settings and set the alarm level higher, then you will be asked not only allow/block but you will be asked for every single connection a programm tries to establish.
Every computer I have installed Comodo on has always had resourcing issues and this is going back close to a decade. Same with ZA. Tiny doesn't seem to be as bad. Though, that said, if you can get a hardware firewall, I'd do that.
Every computer I have installed Comodo on has never had any issues and this is going back close to a decade. So I guess YMMV.
I used it on multiple computers years ago and it was always glitchy with a ton of popups. At least I never had any infections
Same for me, even when used with only Defense+ and Firewall together... but very efficient product.
I'd like to use this Comodo firewall to stop any applications from accessing the internet (calling home apps) - is there a setting that would pop up these alerts?
Hello great video but how do you find those malware samples?
Doesn't seem like it. I haven't used it recently. But I tried it multiple times over the years. And have always had a problem monitoring outbound activity. Especially when it comes to the spyware from Windows. And as I recall caused safe programs to not work. Maybe I was doing something wrong it maybe it's just no good. IDK.
Security systems messed up my computer real bad lately. Bitdefender, the paid version, forced me to reinstall Windows, then TinyWall didn't let a system update install properly and I had to enter safe mode and uninstall it.
Now I'm just using free Avira, but I want a firewall for extra protection. I remember Comodo comes with 3 modules installed. Do I have to use Comodo antivirus as well? Can I just keep the firewall module, or do I have to keep all 3 of them and uninstall Avira for better results?
I guess the hard part is what you are looking for. If it's set it and forget it no config needed it is Kaspersky total av. If it's max security and ability to tweak and play around it's going to be comodo and an av like avira or Kaspersky free. Comodo av isn't very good but it's hips is good. If you just Google firewall comodo it will let you download it.
does comodo firewall install a pup with it. When I ran a scan with hitman pro it found that comodo firewall had installed malware in the form of a PUP called fusion.dll. Is comodo firewall safe?
Comodo doesn't work with Kaspersky 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@FridgisFPS F 😭
Hi there, this firewall software can demonstrate us from which ip and port we got virus or malware?? Thnx
I use Bitdefender's Firewall. Seems to work very well
BSOD always
@@hd9g What is that?
Figured it out now - Nope
Installing Comodo Firewall after Bitdefender Free Antivirus makes my computer slowest. What to do? I want free protection on the internet plus offline.
kaspersky
Bitdefender free and comodo firewall arent compatible. You’ll have to pick one
@@mr.baymax6809 good to know tnx
All of these features reminds of the AV i use, Vipre Advanced Security. its been 7 years since you last a video about them. Any thoughts on revisiting them?
Thank you 💗
:0 I’ve been looking a nice piece of software like this for long time
Using Comodo FW for a while, and it's usually solid... until it soft locks the system and doesn't recover without forcing a reboot because it decided to block a system service... or it just didn't like that I didn't click an option fast enough. For someone who micromanages every individual service... that's not so great. But once it's there, not ever an issue. CPU-Z lockups were super annoying. Otherwise, it doesn't cause the audio over processing that Zonealarm always caused...
Thanks very much for this video. Thanks very much (as well) to comodo for the free firewall. Writing this from a computer that *was* so infected it was almost unusable. Not sure what the infection exactly was, but infected it definitely was. Using this firewall helped *enormously* to help save my OS. I hate having to re-install the OS :) I rather sit there for hours and hours trying to fix it than re-install the new OS in a few minutes. I was just on the verge of giving up and admitting defeat. Cheers!
I have also same attitude of not instaaling os rather trying to fix the error by searching the root of it
Would you elaborate more how Fies it save your os?
Dude, its 2022. Reinstalling Windows does not wipe away all your data like it used to do in the past. You can enable an option that tells the windows installer to reinstall windows but keep all your files and apps.
This option will not remove the virus program, but it will undo the damage it did to your system. This will allow you to get your system back into a runnable state so that you can install a virus program and delete the virus file that's hiding on your hard drive.
and why on earth were you even running a system that has no security program in the first place? There are tons of reputable free anti virus programs, anti malware programs, and phishing and rootkit programs, and third party firewalls.
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior "and why on earth were you even running a system that has no security program in the first place? " Sure, add and comment on things I DIDN'T say in the first place ....
This comodo blocks Windows operating system, it blocks the way out of it like it's trying to send information out, is that normal?
Thanks for the info!
really interesting, hmm. But i have already Kaspersky IS and Malwarebytes, i think 3 programs are maybe too much aren't they?
Hi
Which VPN service do you recommend ?
Happy April first!
What are some good hardware firewalls?
When I use it in combination with Windows Defender will it deactivate AntiVirus of Defender too because of the advanced intrusion prevention? I am a little bit confused because I thought intrusion prevention is part of anti virus, not firewall.
No
Can you test quick heal again plzz
Can I use it with Kaspersky or will it bottleneck?
Does bitdefender have a good firewall??
Enable "Do not show popup alerts" on hips and firewall, select "block requests" for both
Enable "do not show popup alerts" on file rating and virusscope
Enable "do not show privilege elevation alerts" in container settings and select "run inside container" Or just "block" if you want to be more secure
Enable "do not show alerts" in network zones in the firewall settings, select "public"
HELP! The Comodo Firewall installer is stuck at Please Wait dialog.. Then it closed immediately. So it wont installing. I'm on Windows 10 in South East Asia region
Please test NP-AV antivirus too.
When downloading it, do we leave the settings as is? And is it like a antivirus as well?